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Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort

La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
1-877-277-8291
4.0 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Spas
Useful Information: Room Service, Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool, Restaurant
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Los Angeles, California
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful and service is top notch. All food and services are really expensive--as should be expected in one of top hotels of world. My only 'issue' is that it could be just anywhere. Didn't need to come all the way to Arenal to be in a fancy, air-conditioned, sanitized hotel. Best part really was that the room included the entrance... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I've stayed here before, this time just came for the springs. They are the best in La Fortuna; quiet little pools up in the greenery, larger rivers and small falls to sit in, crafted waterfalls that you can sit partially behind and a warm blue-bottomed pool with waterslide and bar. No problems with moscas, the bar is expensive. The dinner... More

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Southern Pines, North Carolina
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The idea of getting a massage out of doors, in a cabana near the rushing water...well, who could ask for more? More

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Montreal, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

At first, we thought that 175USD was a little pricy for a spa day in Costa Rica, but at the end, it was completely the opposite. This package includes the entrances to the baths, a lunch (à la carte) or dinner (buffet) and $150 credit at the spa. The massages are around 135 for 60 minutes so we decided to... More

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Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The spa is wonderful and the buffet is so good. The service is very nice. More

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Boulder Creek
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This is great hot springs...fun pool slide....drinks in pool bar....beautiful grounds...great hot rock massage More

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Nice place. We bought the night passes, good time of day to go. More

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wales
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

the water is heated from the volcano and goes from luke warn to hot hot hot, over severn pools, take your time and work your way up. Nice to go early evening More

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Irvine, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Check out the zipline! Was sooo much fun. Our guides were awesome! More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The bathing areas were dated and uninteresting concrete-formed with minimal planting. The bar was basic with uncomfortable seating. The lockers were small and unusable. More

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